James Brown

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The Grandaddy of R&B, the Godfather of Soul, James Brown could slide on his flat-soled shoes like nobody’s business. And he could move his feet as quickly as the frantically accelerating beat demanded. To put it another way: Brown's feet always dictated (or reflected) the speed and beat of his music. And with this convergence of musical and dancing genius, James Brown set a mind-boggling song-and-dance standard.

While reimaging music by splicing together elements of funk, disco, soul, and gospel, Brown also invented a treasure trove of dance moves, developing the fodder for disco staples like The Bugaloo, The Funky Chicken, The Mashed Potato, The Camel Walk, and The Robot. So, if you think you can dance because you’ve nailed Timberlake’s moves, try mastering The Bugaloo!